Which Dragon's Den investor is the founder of the Bannatyne fitness and spa group?

Duncan Bannatyne is the founder of the Bannatyne fitness and spa group.

Bannatyne built a business empire that included health clubs, hotels and spas. The group became associated with his name and expanded across the United Kingdom, making fitness and leisure central parts of his commercial career.

Before becoming a Dragon's Den investor, Bannatyne had already developed businesses in several fields. He is also known for charitable work and for writing about entrepreneurship and his personal experiences.

The Bannatyne group should not be confused with a single fitness club or with another investor's portfolio company. It is a branded group covering health-club and spa operations, while Duncan Bannatyne is the entrepreneur who founded it.